I. Heart. Coffee. And I know I'm not alone. I love the smell, I love the taste, I love the ceremony - I love the way it makes me feel, I love the comfort it brings, I love the promise it makes that life is good and will keep getting better. Because that's the power … Continue reading I. Heart. Coffee.
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Starting To Look Outwards Again
It came as a tiny, niggly thought at the back of my mind this morning. I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Nothing had changed and yet something was different... For a start, I was sitting eating my porridge at the table, alone, reading an article from the terrific blog, A Cup Of Jo. … Continue reading Starting To Look Outwards Again
A Day Out – In Hospital
We had a little bit of a Christmas Horribilis. I don't like to say it, I hate giving into negativity, I know our problems are relative. But sometimes you have to throw the towel at it, sit back and have a good moan (and some tears. I'll be honest, there were tears). If you're squeamish, … Continue reading A Day Out – In Hospital
We Took A Walk On A December Day
Just this weekend I had the opportunity to listen to a radio interview with Rob Heffernan, the World Champion, Olympic-medal-winning Irish race walker, and his wife Marian, an accomplished 400m runner. Their life together kind of blew my mind; raising their family, living their lives - all around the obsession that is Rob's walking career. … Continue reading We Took A Walk On A December Day
Something to Comfort Eat
There really are few things in life which allow you to create, labour over and share something that nourishes the mind, belly & soul. Baking does just that. It's full of love, full of indulgence and its something most anybody can at least attempt to do (get a recipe, follow the recipe). A generous proportion … Continue reading Something to Comfort Eat
The Simple Art of Sloe Gin
Alan has been making a lovely Sloe Gin for the past couple of years. Blackthorn trees are plentiful in the Burren and so their fruit - the beautiful, round, black sloe - is usually abundant by late August. This Autumn it felt like there were sloes dripping out of every corner of every ditch and … Continue reading The Simple Art of Sloe Gin
What The Hygge?
The Danes are invading. Again. But no need to panic! This time around it's all love and cuddles as they share an age-old key to happiness they've been keeping under their uber-cool, snuggly hats for a while now. Hygge. In a world where the pace of life is dragging us all along to a seeming … Continue reading What The Hygge?
Last Leaf-Peeping Fix of the Year
Did something happen to Autumn? I mean, was it always this gorgeous or has something changed either in me or the climate to make it appear so lush and alive and colourful? I had a lovely holiday one Autumn up around Maine and Vermont during 'Leaf-Peeping' season. No, I'm not going crazy, this happens! New … Continue reading Last Leaf-Peeping Fix of the Year
We May Need a Bit Of A Jump-Start
I have a bee in my bonnet. Over the course of the first eight Late Late Shows this season, 51 men have guested compared with 17 women. Just so you know, The Late Late Show is Ireland's premier primetime talk show - a bit of a national institution. I first learned of the growing furore … Continue reading We May Need a Bit Of A Jump-Start
Common Goals, Differing Approaches
What used to be frequent occurrences and a mere addition to an already teeming social calendar, are fast becoming infrequent treats which guarantee some child-free, stylish, adult fun with your other half. And fun is important! The baby years are busy and all-consuming but they are fleeting and when the chicks fly the coup, I … Continue reading Common Goals, Differing Approaches
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